Every crew needs a mascot, and ours happens to be a fuzzy little Highland coo who’s seen more of the world than most people we know. Here’s how he joined us, where we hide him, and how you can get in on the fun.
How a Stuffed Coo Became a Travel Mascot
We’ve always had a soft spot for Highland coos—something about those shaggy bangs and gentle eyes. We picked one up as a gift for a great-nephew, fully intending to hand it over… and then just couldn’t part with it. (Sorry, nephew—he owes you one.)
Michelle has always loved coos. The stuffed one we kept feels like a little piece of home that travels with us, and the soft brown color happens to sit nicely with our branding. Once he started coming on every sailing, it felt natural to make him official. He’s been with us ever since.
Where Coo Meets Duck Hunt
If you’ve cruised before, you probably know the tradition: guests hide little rubber ducks around the ship for other passengers to find. It’s a small scavenger hunt that turns strangers into fellow hunters. We’ve always enjoyed that tradition, so pairing our coo with it felt like an easy call.
We follow the cruise lines rules carefully—never in the pool areas or shops. You’ll find him in stairwells, hallways, and other public spaces where guests are free to look. We also always tuck one into our own cabin so there’s at least one guaranteed sighting if you know where to check. Now our Highland Coo turns up in random spots all over the ship on every sailing we’re on, ready for someone to spot him.
Every Sighting Gets Logged
If you’re sailing with us and spot him, we want to hear about it. Log your sighting on our Duck Registry. Youll be able to see where other coos have turned up, and if you re-hide one yourself you can check back later to see whether someone else found and logged yours. We love watching the map fill in as more people join the hunt. You can also tag us on social media so we can share the fun too.
Why We Keep Doing It
There’s a small, genuine joy in this one. Seeing someone else log a coo sighting of their own is one of our favorite parts of running Kick Back Travel. It means someone out there is having as much fun looking for him as we had hiding him.
So next time you’re aboard with us, keep an eye out. He could be anywhere.
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